Replacing/Inserting The Saw Blade; For Your Safety - Bosch GST 85 P Operating Instructions Manual

For Your Safety

Working safely with this ma-
chine is possible only when the
operating and safety information
are read completely and the in-
structions contained therein are
strictly followed. In addition, the
general safety notes in the en-
closed booklet must be ob-
served. Before using for the first
time, ask for a practical demon-
stration.
Wear safety goggles.
When working, never guide a hand or fingers
in front of the saw blade.
If the mains cable is damaged or cut through
while working, do not touch the cable but im-
mediately pull the mains plug. Never use the
machine with a damaged cable.
Connect machines that are used in the open
via a residual current device (RCD) with an ac-
tuating current of 30 mA maximum. Use only
extension cables that are approved for outdoor
use.
Insert the mains plug only when the machine is
switched off.
Always direct the cable to the rear away from
the machine.
Do not work with materials containing asbes-
tos.
Apply the machine to the workpiece only when
switched on.
The cutting path must be free of obstacles both
above and below.
When sawing, the complete surface of the
base plate 8 should securely rest on the mate-
rial. For the working of smaller or thin work-
pieces, use a stable foundation or a saw table
(accessory).
When the cut is completed, switch off the ma-
chine and then pull the saw blade out of the cut
only after it has come to a standstill (danger of
kick-back).
Always switch the machine off and wait until it
has come to a standstill before placing it down.
Do not brake the saw blade to a stop by apply-
ing side pressure after switching off.
Use only sharp, flawless saw blades. Change
cracked, bent or dull saw blades immediately.
Never allow children to use the machine.
Bosch is only able to ensure perfect operation
of the machine if the original accessories in-
tended for it are used.
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Replacing/Inserting the
Saw Blade
Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Inserting the Saw Blade
When inserting and changing the saw
blade 11 we recommend wearing protective
gloves.
Before inserting the saw blade 11 set the adjust-
ing lever for pendulum action 7 to level III.
English - 2
Press down the orange pushbutton
in the rotatable top handle 1 until it
can be felt to engage.
Turn the rotatable top handle 1 ap-
prox. three rotations in counter-
clockwise direction.
Insert saw blade 11 in stroke rod 9
at a right angle to the cutting direc-
tion, turn saw teeth toward cutting
direction whilst raising
slightly, thus guiding the back of the
saw blade into the groove in the
guide roller 10. Snap it into place
with a light tug.
Turn the rotatable top handle 1 in
clockwise direction until a snap is
heard (click).
Afterwards, push up the orange
pushbutton at the rotatable top han-
dle 1 again to the starting position.
blade